Propylene Glycol

Other names:?-Propylene glycol,1.2-Propanediol,1.2-Dihydroxypropane,Methyl ethyl glycol,Methylethylene glycol

Uses

Anti-caking agent: It helps prevent food components from sticking to one another and forming clumps, such as in dried soups or grated cheese
Carrier: It dissolves other food additives or nutrients to be used in processing, such as colors, flavors or antioxidants.
Dough strengthener: It modifies the starches and gluten in dough to make it more stable.
Emulsifier: It prevents food ingredients from separating, such as oil and vinegar in salad dressing.
Moisture preserver: It helps foods maintain a stable level of moisture and stops them from drying out. Examples include marshmallows, coconut flakes and nuts.
Processing aid: It is used to enhance the appeal or the use of a food, for example, to make a liquid clearer.
Stabilizer and thickener: It can be used to hold food components together or thicken them during and after processing.
Texturizer: It can change the appearance or mouthfeel of a food.